In most cases, the transition from hiring to onboarding an employee is straightforward. However, in some instances, employers may find themselves in a position where they must rescind a job offer. This is a difficult situation for both the employer and the newly hired candidate....
Every year, Prevent Blindness, the eye health and safety organization, recognizes March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. This annual campaign is intended to raise awareness of potential eye hazards in the workplace and encourage employees to take their eye health seriously. According to Prevent Blindness, thousands...
Workers’ compensation insurance is one of the largest expenses for staffing companies and professional employer organizations (PEOs). Due to the high-risk nature of temporary staffing, complex employee classifications, and frequent policy audits, securing cost-effective and compliant coverage can be a challenge. Many staffing firms turn to...
What is Conscious Unbossing Just as workplaces have evolved in recent years, workers’ expectations and aspirations have, too. Younger professionals are rejecting traditional career paths, specifically middle management roles. Generation Z (Gen Z) respondents to a survey by global recruitment company Robert Walters shared that middle...
While modern cybersecurity focuses on digital threats like ransomware and phishing, an often-overlooked vulnerability in healthcare operations is the fax machine. Despite being considered outdated, fax machines remain widely used in healthcare due to HIPAA compliance concerns and the need to transmit medical records securely....
As 2025 begins, manufacturing businesses must be mindful of the trends impacting the industry. Monitoring the latest developments and appropriately adjusting operations and risk management practices in response to them is crucial, as each significantly impacts the success and public perception of a business. Trends...
Healthcare staffing agencies play a crucial role in connecting medical facilities with qualified professionals. However, operating in this industry comes with unique challenges that, if not properly managed, can lead to financial losses, legal trouble, and reputational damage. Below, we outline the top risks healthcare...
An experience modification rating (EMR) provides a numeric factor for adjusting insurance premiums. An experience modification worksheet, often referred to as an experience rating worksheet or experience mod worksheet, is important in workers’ compensation insurance. When a company receives an experience rating, it is accompanied by...
Wage and hour claims are a common source of legal challenges for employers. With ever-evolving laws and regulations, employers must stay vigilant to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws. Even unintentional violations can lead to costly lawsuits, penalties, reputational damage and employee dissatisfaction. Implementing...
Barrow Group, a niche insurance broker offering comprehensive insurance solutions to the staffing industry, is proud to congratulate RPM Staffing Professionals, for earning the Platinum Safety Partner Award from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. This prestigious award is presented to only 200 companies out of 78,000 policyholders...